15 BuzzHub Articles That Defined 2015
At long last, the year that was 2015 comes to a close around the world (and beyond) tonight. Join us for a brief glimpse the BuzzHub posts from the past 12 months which shall be remembered beyond 2015…
Month: December 2015
BuzzHub’s Most Anticipated Films of 2016
2015 has come to an end, and 2016 is about to begin. So, it’s time as always for us to reveal our annual Most Anticipated Films of the Year list, featuring sequels, prequels, sidequels, spin-offs, remakes and- surprisingly- a few original films too.
Film Review: BRIDGE OF SPIES
Steven Spielberg’s return to form is a gripping Cold War drama, centred on terrific performances from Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance.
The JL Show: The Best Episodes of 2015
As 2015 comes to a close, we’re going to take a look back at the best episodes this year of our favourite podcast: the award-winning The JL Show.
Film Review: ROOM
Lenny Abrahamson’s unique eye for the tragic guides marvellous performances from Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay in this unforgettable drama.
Official: Christopher Nolan to direct WWII drama DUNKIRK
Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Christopher Nolan will direct “Dunkirk” from his own original screenplay. An epic action thriller, “Dunkirk” is set during the legendary evacuation. The cast will be headed by yet-to-be-cast unknowns. Mark Rylance, Kenneth Branagh and Tom Hardy are currently in talks to join the ensemble.
First Look: Benedict Cumberbatch as Marvel’s DOCTOR STRANGE
Doctor Strange stars Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead with Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) as Baron Mordo, Tilda Swinton (Only Lovers Left Alive) as The Ancient One and, in undisclosed roles, Rachel McAdams (The Vow), Michael Stuhlbarg (Pawn Sacrifice), Scott Adkins (The Bourne Ultimatum), Amy Landecker (“Transparent”), and Mads Mikkelsen (“Hannibal”).
Box Office: STAR WARS passes $1bn over Christmas weekend
Star Wars: The Force Awakens posted an estimated $286.8 million globally ($153.5 million domestically and $133.3 million overseas) in its second weekend to cross the $1 billion global mark with $1.090 billion in record time on Sunday, Dec. 27, its 12th day in global release. It’s the latest of many industry records set by the film, which has earned an estimated $545 million domestically in 10 days and $546 million internationally in 12 days (excluding China, where the film opens Jan. 9).
BuzzHub’s Best and Worst Films of 2015
The year that was 2015 is about to come to an end, which means it’s time for we at BuzzHub to publish our annual Best & Worst Films of the Year article, an epic detailing of every motion picture release we watched and reviewed from January to December and reveal what we loved and loathed. There’s no better guide to 2015 movies than this…
Marvel’s DEADPOOL drops a festivee red-band trailer
Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, Deadpool tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.
The Best and Worst Film Posters of 2015
As we continue our Review of the Year 2015 series of articles, looking back at the finest (and not-so-fine) of film and television this year, it’s time to reveal the film posters that we loved and loathed throughout the year.
Dan Brown’s INFERNO debuts first stills
The third film in the franchise that launched with The Da Vinci Code in 2006 and continued with Angels & Demons in 2009, Inferno has Hanks reprising his role as Langdon opposite Oscar nominee Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything) as Dr. Sienna Brooks, Irrfan Khan (Life of Pi) as Harry Sims (also known as The Provost), Omar Sy (The Intouchables) as Christoph Bruder and Sidse Babett Knudsen (“Borgen”) as Dr. Elizabeth Sinskey, the head of the World Health Organization. Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) is also slated to star as the film’s chief villain.
Box Office: STAR WARS opens with $517m worldwide!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens made its domestic debut with an estimated $238 million, smashing the previous record set by Jurassic World of $208.8 million, which opened in the summer. The film posted the highest Thursday preview gross ever ($57 million), the highest single day and Friday gross ($120.5 million), and it is the first film to surpass $100 million in a single day. It also posted the highest theater average for a wide release with $57,568 and marks the biggest December opening of all time. Star Wars: The Force Awakens received an A CinemaScore from audiences.
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Review: “The New Hope”
Hollywood’s greatest franchise strikes back with director J.J. Abrams’ thrilling seventh instalment.
STAR WARS breaks records with 120m opening day!
Playing in 4,134 theaters domestically, Star Wars: The Force Awakens has posted an estimated $120.5 million its first day, including $57 million in Thursday evening previews, making it the highest single day on record and the first film to break the $100 million mark in a single day. The previous one-day record was set in July 2011 by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 with $91.1 million. Walt Disney Pictures is forecasting an opening weekend near $220 million for the Lucasfilm release, which will break the opening weekend record of $208.8 million set by Jurassic World in June.
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